First Quarter Moon
Monday, 13 April 1970 · 16:44 local in London
1970-04-13 15:44 UTC · Europe/London
First Quarter Moon occurs at 16:44 local time in London on 13 April. Half of the visible disc is lit, and the terminator cuts across the middle. Long shadows make craters along the dividing line stand out.
Moon altitude
50°
At the exact phase
Illumination
50%
First Quarter
Local date
13 Apr
1970
Viewing tips
- Look along the terminator for the strongest crater shadows.
- The Moon is highest in the evening during this phase.
- Binoculars are enough to see major craters and maria.
Visibility, honestly
Above the horizon (50°) at the exact moment.
A phase is a global instant; whether it is above your horizon depends on location. Weather is not included here. Check the tonight outlook for cloud cover and a viewing score. No eclipse or conjunction claim is made on this page.
Phase times from Astronomy Engine. Rise/set and altitude use atmospheric refraction. Method
First Quarter · 50% lit
Phase at 16:44 local · NASA LRO surface
Next moonrise
11:48
Next moonset
03:54
Next events
Calendar →Apr 1970
21
Full Moon
Below horizon17:21 local · Tue, Tue 21 Apr · Moon -27°
Apr 1970
28
Last Quarter Moon
Below horizon18:18 local · Tue, Tue 28 Apr · Moon -57°
May 1970
5
New Moon
Not visible15:51 local · Tue, Tue 5 May · Moon 43°
May 1970
13
First Quarter Moon
Below horizon11:26 local · Wed, Wed 13 May · Moon -4°